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Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition reaffirms commitment to collaborative solutions to address Cleveland’s lead crisis

Contacts:Nancy Lesic, nlesic@lesiccamper.comHazel Remesch, hremesch@enterprisecommunity.org Cleveland – Oct. 14, 2024 – The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition (“the Coalition”) is unified in our commitment to addressing Cleveland’s lead crisis through collaboration, innovation, and practical solutions that are both achieveable and aligned

October 21, 2024 No Comments

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Ohio workers can no longer wait for comprehensive solutions to benefits cliffs

Economic Mobility Alliance Ohio coalition aims to advance effective policy, providing relief and a path toward economic mobility for all Ohioans. CLEVELAND/CINCINNATI/COLUMBUS (August 14, 2024): Now is the time for Ohio to address benefits cliffs according to the newly-formed Economic

August 16, 2024 No Comments

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United Way of Greater Cleveland Donors Match Landmark $10 Million Grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation

More than 20 donors contributed to the match and United Way’s future through the organization’s Cleveland Community Fund endowment, now exceeding $20 million Dee and Jimmy Haslam and the Haslam 3 Foundation provided a $2 million Leadership Gift CLEVELAND (July

July 29, 2024 No Comments

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City of Cleveland, Universal Basic Employment, and United Way of Greater Cleveland launch two-year pilot planning phase

Cleveland is the first city in the country to explore UBE as an opportunity to create a pathway out of poverty through a social innovation partnership led by UBE Founder Devin H. Cotten CLEVELAND (May 22, 2024): The City of

May 22, 2024 No Comments

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United Way of Greater Cleveland applauds the introduction of Universal Basic Employment (UBE) legislation by Cleveland City Council

Statement from Sharon Sobol Jordan, United Way of Greater Cleveland’s President & CEO March 25, 2024 — “We applaud Cleveland City Council on the introduction of Universal Basic Employment legislation, which includes funding for the two-year research and development phase

March 25, 2024 No Comments

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United Way of Greater Cleveland celebrates 211 Day with Cleveland 3-Team Alliance Partnership

NEWS RELEASE Media Contacts:Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Clevelandkconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org or 404.895.5513 Thomas Moore, United Way of Greater Clevelandtmoore@unitedwaycleveland.org or 440.478.0603 Peter John-Baptiste, Cleveland BrownspJohnBaptiste@haslamsports.com Collaboration will raise awareness about United Way 211 and amplify CL3’s social justice initiatives focusing

February 9, 2024 No Comments

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Right to Counsel keeps Clevelanders in homes, increasing access to justice and creating significant economic benefits for the community

NEWS RELEASE Media Contacts:Melanie Shakarian, Legal Aidmelanie.shakarian@lasclev.org or 216-215-0074 Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Clevelandkconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org or 404-895-5513 In 2023, 81% of people helped through Right to Counsel avoided an eviction or involuntary move as a result of the partnership

February 7, 2024 No Comments

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United Way of Greater Cleveland Announces 18 Community Hub Partners to Receive $2.375 Million in Strategic Grantmaking Funds in 2024

Strategic grantmaking is one part of the organization’s $18 million annual community investment strategy CLEVELAND (December 11, 2023) – United Way of Greater Cleveland has announced its newest cohort of Community Hub grantee partners. Eighteen agencies within Cuyahoga and Geauga

December 11, 2023 No Comments

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United Way of Greater Cleveland Names Toi Comer to Top Fundraising Post

United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced the appointment of Toi Comer as Vice President of Development, effective November 21. Sharon Sobol Jordan, United Way of Greater Cleveland’s President and CEO, welcomed Comer, saying, “Toi is an experienced fundraiser who

November 9, 2023 No Comments

Ken Surratt, Chief Development and Investment Officer

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Ken Surratt Named Chief Development and Investment Officer

CLEVELAND (October 10, 2023) – United Way of Greater Cleveland has promoted Ken Surratt to Chief Development and Investment Officer. This move brings the existing Resource Development and Community Investment functions together under one leader to create one integrated, cross-functional

October 10, 2023 No Comments

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Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition reaffirms commitment to collaborative solutions to address Cleveland’s lead crisis

Ohio workers can no longer wait for comprehensive solutions to benefits cliffs

United Way of Greater Cleveland Donors Match Landmark $10 Million Grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation

City of Cleveland, Universal Basic Employment, and United Way of Greater Cleveland launch two-year pilot planning phase

United Way of Greater Cleveland applauds the introduction of Universal Basic Employment (UBE) legislation by Cleveland City Council

United Way of Greater Cleveland celebrates 211 Day with Cleveland 3-Team Alliance Partnership

Right to Counsel keeps Clevelanders in homes, increasing access to justice and creating significant economic benefits for the community

United Way of Greater Cleveland Announces 18 Community Hub Partners to Receive $2.375 Million in Strategic Grantmaking Funds in 2024

United Way of Greater Cleveland Names Toi Comer to Top Fundraising Post

Ken Surratt Named Chief Development and Investment Officer

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